Hi Jerseyboy, don't know if you saw this short thread on the Datsunzgarage mod. > http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=175683.0Before doing any modifications, maybe record with your CM-300s out in the field a few times, see how they sound to you, and decide if they even need a mod. You might be pleasantly surprised?

^ The Datsunzgarage mod [http://datsunzgarage.com/nak/] is a circuit modification that changes out resistors and capacitors to, supposedly, improve the sound and reduce noise of the Nak CM-300. I can't comment on that one way or another, and I have no skin in the game, but a few of our resident circuit builders/electronics guys (Jon @ Naiant, hi and lo) were a little dubious. The mod doesn't change the mic's appearance or the need to use a battery.

Hi Jerseyboy, don't know if you saw this short thread on the Datsunzgarage mod. > http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=175683.0Before doing any modifications, maybe record with your CM-300s out in the field a few times, see how they sound to you, and decide if they even need a mod. You might be pleasantly surprised?

Agreed. Try them first. I have Nak 300's, Tascam PE-120 Clones, and CM700's. All sound great to me without modification, but I have enough of these mic bodies now now that I'm going for a Sank P48 mod on a pair so I can run my shotguns without batteries. Spyder9 has a pair of CM-1000's with the Sank P48 mod and speaks highly of them

That set is too nice to butcher up. IMO, grab a set that has some miles on them if you want to mod, and keep those as-is. Again, just my opinion. I was this close to pulling the trigger when I saw that post go up in the YS. Doh!!

Ok, I'm just going to say that after the first few shows last week with the Sank Phantom Power Modification, that these cm300's are the shit now! No more batteries and most importantly they sound freaking amazing.

Ok, I'm just going to say that after the first few shows last week with the Sank Phantom Power Modification, that these cm300's are the shit now! No more batteries and most importantly they sound freaking amazing.

Can someone tell me the outside diameter of the nak300's? Which clips or mount are you using?

Diameter is 21mm, gormenghast.

AT8410a mounts are the sturdiest, but you can find others.

From Full Compass:

The Audio-Technica AT8410A shock mount is useful for isolating your microphone from vibrations that can travel up the mic stand and later appear as various strange noises or low end rumbling on your tracks.

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